Family Law
Empowering Women During and After Divorce with Hasana Elamin | Episode 135
January 09,2023
To transcend your circumstances, you have to change your mindset. Today’s guest is a divorce coach helping women to regain control of their lives and set the boundaries necessary to thrive. Hasana Elamin draws on her own experience of beating the odds and leaving a toxic marriage to lead women through relationship loss and all that it […]
What You Should Know Before Retaining a Divorce Lawyer
January 09,2023
If you are considering a divorce, understanding the role of your divorce lawyer and setting realistic expectations is key to getting the most out of their services. It is important to ask the right questions before making a final decision on legal representation. In this blog post, we’ll go through some important steps to take […]
Managing Your Assets, Investments, and Money Post-Divorce with Austyn Garcia | Episode 134
January 09,2023
It is important to understand how to split shared assets in the most suitable, future-considering, and financially savvy way. Austyn Garcia, a financial and investment advisor with Denver Wealth Management, uses hypothetical divorcees, Eric and Melanie, to explain how people should manage their finances during a divorce. Austyn explores the different assets to consider during a divorce […]
Standard of Living for High Net Worth Women After Divorce with Olivia Summerhill | Episode 133
January 05,2023
We often use the example of the fictitious Eric and Melanie Wolf’s divorce, but today our focus is on Melanie and her lifestyle before and after divorce. We are joined by a financial expert who specializes in advising high-net-worth women during the divorce process, and after. Olivia Summerhill is a divorce financial consultant, with a background in […]
Depositions in a Divorce | Episode 132
January 05,2023
For most people, a divorce is the first time they’ve taken part in a deposition. Today, we’re talking about the what, who, and why of depositions. Join us to learn how going through a deposition can support the discovery process, often settling a case before it has to go to trial. We discuss different purposes […]
The Who, When, Where, and What of Divorce Discovery | Episode 131
December 30,2022
There is a lot to navigate during the initial phases of the divorce process. It all starts with discovery; a process you and your attorney will approach together. During this episode, we discuss the details of the formal discovery process and the relative tools your attorney may choose to utilize to get the information you […]
The Future of Family Law and Marital Agreements or Contracts with John Hoelle | Episode 130
December 30,2022
Today on Divorce at Altitude, Ryan and family law attorney/mediator John Hoelle discuss how the evolution of thinking in the family law space has effected how some clients want to approach the end of their marriage. John is the co-founder of Conscious Family Law and Mediation and his practice is dedicated to helping clients navigate their divorce in a […]
Parenting Time During the Holidays | Episode 129
December 30,2022
The holidays are a time to be together so how do you navigate sharing your children with your ex-spouse? Today on Divorce at Altitude, we are discussing holiday parenting time. Parents often do not consider how holidays fit in with their regular parenting schedule and in this episode, we talk about the difference between the […]
Tom Brady, Professional Athletes, and Divorce with Evan Schein | Episode 128
December 16,2022
Earlier this week, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and super model Gisele Bündchen announced that they have decided to file for divorce. Divorces involving professional athletes or celebrities bring a unique set of issues due to contracts, marital agreements, media attention and more. Ryan Kalamaya and top NYC family law attorney Evan Schein discuss challenges that come with […]
Paying Alimony or Spousal Maintenance and Retirement with Ryan and Amy | Episode 127
December 16,2022
Many people plan for retirement with their spouse in mind — and then they get divorced! During today’s episode, you will hear what it takes to qualify for spousal maintenance, and why the court might be reluctant to grant it. We touch on Colorado’s advisory guideline for maintenance and support, with a specific focus on […]